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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,721.40, 1,299,563.70 and 446,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,721.40, 1,299,563.70 and 446,817.40 is: 669,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,721.40 : 1,299,563.70 = 446,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,721.40/1,299,563.70 = 446,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,721.40x = 1,299,563.70 × 446,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,721.40x = 580,667,673,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,667,673,568.38/866,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,958.85

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